{"id":4283,"date":"2019-01-25T13:08:44","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T13:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costa-verde.com\/?p=4283"},"modified":"2021-01-20T09:12:32","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T09:12:32","slug":"mediterranean-diet-healthy-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/costa-verde.celsoalmeida.pt\/en\/mediterranean-diet-healthy-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Mediterranean diet: A healthy option for the whole year!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mediterranean diet<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0is, almost always, related to the hottest seasons of the year. It is during spring and summer, while we enjoy the sun and the beach, that we hear more about this diet.<\/p>\n

Fresh fruit and assorted salads<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0accompany relaxation moments and help refreshing hot days. However, when winter comes, with the cold and the rain, we tend to forget the principles of this diet. Is this inevitable?<\/p>\n

Mediterranean diet<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0can and should be maintained throughout the year. After all, winter also exists across Mediterranean territories and there are various solutions, aimed at maintaining a healthy diet<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0during this season.<\/p>\n

Cold, dark and rainy days promote the search for warmer and more comforting food items<\/b><\/strong>. Sometimes, we make less healthy choices and neglect the consumption of vegetables.<\/p>\n

Note, however, that seasons change, and our meals must adapt to change. According to this, we will be taking into consideration the seasonality <\/b><\/strong>of products, by taking advantage from food items\u2019 natural flavour<\/b><\/strong>. At the same time, we will be able to look after our health and the environment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Mediterranean diet principles<\/h2>\n

Mediterranean diet follows some basic principles which, in general, are very easy to accomplish. Sobriety and a simple kitchen, holding preparations which protect nutrients to the maximum, are at its basis.<\/p>\n